The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor´s Programme in Contemporary Theatre

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

To progress to year 3, 60 credits in Contemporary Theatre or a similar course as well as EX-100 Exam Philosophicum and EX-102 Examen Facultatum Humanities are required.

Course contents

During this course students will complete a theatre project. The course will continue to develop the students’ skills in creative process, style and expression, strategies and theatre production. This comprises theoretical investigation and practical experimentation with skills and methods that must be utilised across the various production disciplines, over the course of a theatre project.

The course is rooted in practice work and in based upon the students’ own ability, knowledge, interests, and view of theatre and relation to the contemporary society.

There course provides opportunity to work with theatre, scenography, light and sound design, dramaturgy and direction through investigative and artistic reflection.

In parallel with the practical work, the course offers the opportunity to deepen understanding of artistic development and theories of the artistic process and relate these to current theatre productions. Practice and theory are the foundation for continuous reflection on artistic choices and the impact these choices have on the audience.

Learning outcomes

After course completion the students must have achieved the following:

  • Have deep knowledge of theatrical techniques across the disciplines (acting, design, dramaturgy, directing etc.)

  • Be conversant in theatrical research and audience targeted projects

  • Have learnt to apply their subject matter knowledge to solve artistic and didactic challenges independently.

  • Have become able to plan, drive, and collaborate on theatre projects in line with current ethical guidelines.

  • Be conversant in research, professional and artistic developments in theatre.

  • Have developed the skill to plan, complete and critically analyse collaborative projects.

  • Be able to reflect on their own work and have the ability to contextualise the project.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance for mandatory lessons.

  • Approved project outline.

  • Approved written reflections relating to the production process and the project itself.

Teaching methods

Course work will be predominantly group-based with individual Supervision & mentoring. Theatre is a collaborative artform, this means that each student must actively contribute to ensure group processes and projects are successful.

Some classes in select subject matters are mandatory. These will be highlighted on Canvas at the start of the semester. Expected workload is 27 hours per study point.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

  • Part 1: Collaborative theatre project, concluding in a public performance. Individual assessment

  • Part 2: Performance to be followed by individual interviews with examiner and tutor. The interview might justify an increase or decrease in grade.

Evaluation method: Graded by letters

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
DR-204 – Theatre Production 15
DR-202 – Theatre Production 10
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 1, 2024 3:45:53 AM